Food Processing Maintenance Technician

MaineGuide; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA account

Sick time

Vacation time

Job summary

MaineGuide is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support maintenance in a fast-paced food production facility. You will learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across processing, packaging, and handling lines while working under experienced mechanics.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, supporting preventive maintenance, and assisting with changeovers in a regulated, sanitary setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in industrial equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and measurement devices.
• Willingness to learn in a regulated, safety‑focused environment.
• Ability to work in environments with temperature variations (cold rooms, freezers, etc.).
• Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems (preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs on food‑processing equipment such as conveyors, mixers, ovens, slicers, fillers, pumps, and packaging machinery.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using proper tools and testing equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and ensure consistent production flow.
• Help with equipment changeovers, adjustments, and calibrations to meet production schedules.
• Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and GMP standards.
• Participate in lockout/tagout procedures and other safety protocols.
• Keep work areas clean and organized to meet sanitation and audit requirements.
• Engage in ongoing training to build technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Temperature variation awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Measurement devices

Testing equipment

Job description

MaineGuide is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support maintenance in a fast-paced food production facility. You will learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across processing, packaging, and handling lines while working under experienced mechanics.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, supporting preventive maintenance, and assisting with changeovers in a regulated, sanitary setting.